
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Indianapolis Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN from $585 (46 Rentals)


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The Washington

Maple Creek Village

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Priscilla on Pennsylvania

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Maryden on Central

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Artistry Indy

Lofts on Madison

Vanguard at 16 Tech

Riverview

Gathyr Apartments

Rise on Meridian
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Downtown Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Indianapolis?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Downtown Indianapolis Studio Apartments | $1,308 | $585 | $3,650 |
Downtown Indianapolis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,571 | $335 | $4,292 |
Downtown Indianapolis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,121 | $700 | $9,991 |
Downtown Indianapolis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,432 | $930 | $6,700 |
Downtown Indianapolis 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,378 | $700 | $2,800 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Indianapolis Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Indianapolis?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Indianapolis is under $962.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Indianapolis?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Indianapolis is Priscilla on Pennsylvania which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in Downtown Indianapolis costs $2,095.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Indianapolis?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 75 regular apartments in Downtown Indianapolis that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Indianapolis?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Indianapolis have an average cost of $376 which is $1,719 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Indianapolis.
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